L. James Packard (August 15, 1942 – June 18, 2012
) was an American radio producer and host, best known for being part of
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a network of 38 public radio radio station, stations in the state of Wisconsin. WPR's network is divided into two distinct services, the ''WPR News Network'' and the ''WPR Music Network''.
History
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After working in commercial radio for 16 years at radio networks such as WGN,
he joined Wisconsin Public Radio, where he was often heard between shows and producing for ''
Conversations with Larry Meiller''.
Jim worked with
Michael Feldman to produce ''
Whad'Ya Know?'' and was often seen as the brains of the operation. He often wore a baseball cap with attached webcam, known by fans as "Jim Cam." On the show Jim read questions and honked a loud air horn.
In 2010, he retired from full-time work at Wisconsin Public Radio to focus on his cowboy poetry,
although he continued as the announcer for ''Whad'Ya Know'' until his death.
He married his wife in 1981.
He died on June 18, 2012, in New York City, from cardiopulmonary disease. His final performance was on the June 9, 2012, airing of ''Whad'Ya Know'' in New York.
Packard was succeeded by Sara Nics in the fall of 2012.
References
External links
Cowboy Poetry: Jim Packard
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1942 births
2012 deaths
Writers from Wisconsin
Place of death missing
Wisconsin Public Radio